Sample topicsbreaking barriers ccs national history day. May 29, 2015 take a good, hard look at the 2016 nhd theme sheet. National history day in pa army heritage center foundation. Students learn about their world and themselves by creating handson research projects and competing in successive local, state, and national contests. Join us on tuesday, september 12, 2017 at 7pm et 4pm pt to learn more about the theme on a live webinar with nhd, the national archives, and the white house historical association. Students learn to research, apply themes, and complete a professional assignment that rivals any college project. There will also be a bibliography with all sites referenced. Website urls are due in to contest organizers three weeks before the contest so that the projects can be distributed to judges for evaluation. The topic explorer includes the theme book for national history day 2020, theme information, featured resources, a link to the nhd georgia website, contextual information from the new georgia encyclopedia, and links to sample primary sources and introductions related to a group of suggested 2020 theme topics. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Amelia earhart home page in this website amelias background, achievements, importance, a process paper, the nhd theme, and even a quiz to test what you have learned at the end. The 2020 history day theme is breaking barriers in history. The 2015 2016 the theme is exploration, encounter, exchange in history. Every year national history day frames students research within a historical theme.
Although you may select a topic on any aspect of local, regional, national, or world history, your projects research and conclusions must relate clearly to the annual theme. To read more about this years theme, we encourage students and teachers to view the 2020 contest theme book. This years theme, rights and responsibilities in history, is broad. As briefly outlined below, specific rules apply to. Each year national history day uses a theme to provide a lens through which students can examine history. National history day rule book spanish 2018 nhd theme book. Wthd 2016 home 2019 history day topics and theme book 2019 announcements student research resources teachereducator resources studentswhat to expect on contest day parentswhat to except on contest day. They engage in a program of research, in both primary and secondary sources, designed to investigate their topic and answer specific research questions. We would like students to have a solid idea of the direction of their project at that time.
Read the theme book national history day 2018 theme. National history day 2014 theme rights and responsibilities. Public programs national history day new mexico nhd. Established in 1974, nhd offers yearlong academic programs that engag. Each year, the national history day office chooses a theme to help students direct their research. Welcome to the state contest at william paterson university. The 2018 national history day nhd theme book features an article by usip, which leads with a provocative question. Leadership and legacy in history adrienne harkness and lynne ohara d uring the 20142015 school year, national history day invites students to research topics related to the theme leadership and legacy in history. He remains the only african american to build, own, and operate a. Connecticut history day history day connecticut home. Jun 26, 20 attention nhd weebly web sites, starting august 1st nhd and weebly will be conducting a nhd web site entry wipe. No matter where students live or what grade theyre in, all national history day projects will be united under this broad idea. National history day national maritime historical society.
National history day actively engages students in middle and high school in the historical process. History day theme narrative, contest rule book, questions to consider. There are thousands of stories in wisconsin history that would make excellent projects related to this years theme. It has affiliates in all fifty states, washington, d. Theme information national history day in minnesota. Students will do the majority of research after thanksgiving break. Nhd student websites 20162017 chamblee middle school. Students must have a process paper and annotated bibliography as part of their website. National history day 20192020 student and teacher resources. Watch the clips on kens educational site, ken burns unum, and explore links to firstperson documents, photographs, diary entries, maps, and letters to help as you complete your projects. Students must choose how they will complete their project and their topic by sept 29. Amir aboujaoude, 18, wins a first place prize at the 2016 national history day contest for his essay about the influence of japanese woodblock prints on impressionist painters.
Check out local and state historical sites, museums and websites. Keep in mind that barriers can be physical, natural, or ideological. Nhd is not a predetermined, bythe book program but rather an innovative curriculum. National history day is an international nonprofit organization that helps students and teachers experience the power of history. This theme is broad enough in scope to encourage investigation of topics ranging from.
Interested in applying for a special award at the state competition. National history day is a yearlong educational program that attracts thousands of middle and high school students, and educators nationwide. Being in world history class has been exciting and interesting for me with learning through fun projects and participating in national history day. Doctor or doctress has a number of rich, interesting topics and resources that work well with the 20192020 nhd theme. National history day theme book for 20182019 nhdsd orientation powerpoint. Students first task is to think carefully and critically. Each year, more than half a million students, encouraged by thousands of teachers nationwide participate in the nhd contest. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, web sites, and papers based on research related to an annual theme. Learn more about the 20192020 theme at nhd topic ideas for 2020. Adrienne harkness, contest manager, national history day lynne m. Examples of leadership can be found almost anywherein the military, politics, government.
Taking a stand in history by national history day issuu. Your teachers may have special guidelines so make sure you check with them before you start your search. Regional nhd topics 2019 national history day theme. Before doing anything else, make sure you understand the theme. The 2016 theme book includes the annual theme narrative and topics list, as well as a series of articles and lessons that combine the experience of nhd teachers and coordinators with the resources of our partner organizations. Here is a list of awards you might be eligible for. To gain understanding of the national history day theme for 2020, breaking barriers in history, discussion in the form of a socratic seminar is encouraged. When you hear the word conflict, what immediately comes to mind. Several nhd teachers have shared their classroom expertise with us this year. Today, weebly has released a conversion tool enabling the transfer of your nhd web site to standard weebly in the effort to preserve your project. When you look at the 2016 national history day theme and see three words, you. For national history day students, the 2016 2017 academic year will be filled with research related to the theme taking a stand in history. Its a really amazing class to be a part of and i have made many memories and friends being in there.
Before you begin work on an entry for competition, you and your parents should carefully read the national history day contest rule book which can be found at. This years theme, breaking barriers in history, is a new theme for national history day and requires you to show how and why an individual, group, event or idea broke barriers in history. National history day at nmaahc national museum of african. Powell fought racism upon returning home after serving in world war ii by leading a resolute campaign to make the game of golf color blind by building clearview golf club of east canton, ohio. The theme is broad to encourage participants to delve into history, whether it be a topic from the ancient world or the history of their own city. Aug 10, 2017 come visit the historical society of pennsylvania to learn more about our resources for national history day. Nhd theme, taking a stand in history, explores those who have taken risks and taken a stand, whether in a.
National history day is a nonprofit organization based in college park, maryland that operates an annual projectbased contest for students in grades 612. Ohio history day contest academic competition ohio. Wyoming history day state contest toggle navigation wyoming history day state contest. National history day is a history competition that challenges students to perform historical research on a topic of their choosing and to present that information in a. You will ask questions that lead you down the path of discovery of not just what. The annual theme frames the research for both students and teachers. The 20192020 theme is breaking barriers in history. History day california nhdca competition for students throughout the state. Every year, national history day frames students research within a historical theme. This years theme is breaking barriers in history information on the history fair projects can be found on. Founded in cleveland in 1974, national history day is a projectbased learning experience for. This means you can choose a topic that allows you to explore your own interests, whether its science, politics, the arts, educationyou name it.
This theme is broad enough in scope to encourage investigation of topics ranging from local to world history and across any geographic area or time period. The annual theme each year, national history day has a new theme for students to explore. Conducting historical research in the nhd model september to december 2016. Nhd 101 workshop educator resources national history day. Fundamentals of a good history dayfundamentals of a good history day projectproject provided by national history day in north carolinaprovided by national history day in north carolina office of archives and historyoffice of archives and history n. Plagiarism or use of a previous years project will result in immediate disqualification. It is intentionally broad enough that students can select topics from any place local, national, or world.
Breaking barriers in history national history day nhd. As a coordinator you will be able to view all of your districts students, projects and make changes to them. Students compete at the local and state levels, which award participants the opportunity to present their work in a national contest held every june at the university of maryland, college park. National history day nhd is a nonprofit education organization in college park, md. Fundamentals of a good national history day project 1. What spheres of influence and time periods appeal to you. Weebly website help for nhd 2016 by swat for hms nhd and phs woosh at thanks swat. Nhd is not a predetermined, bythebook program but rather an innovative. Free people of color in antebellum america making a way out of no way. Each fall, students across the state join over half a million 612 grade students nationwide in working on papers, exhibits, documentaries, plays, and websites that reflect the annual national history day theme. Summary of 2016 rule changes new student guide 2020. Wp has been the host of the new jersey affiliate contest since nhd came to new jersey.
Nhd pittsburgh 2016 junior division competition schedule for. National history day california nhdca california s theme. The oregon historical society is proud to organize oregon history day, the statewide qualifier for the national history day contest. The links lead to resources accessed from the library of congress loc. Please contact the pennsylvania nhd program coordinator, jeffrey g. Just three miles from patersons great falls and 20 miles from manhattan, wp has both undergraduate and graduate programs available for students. Nhd student work samples for 5 project types 20182019 teachers handbook nhd theme sheet 2020 breaking barriers in history nhd theme book 2020 nhd rulebook. Fundamentals of a good national history day project. The theme for the 201920 school year is breaking barriers in history.
These pages are packed full of information about an important step in creating a solid nhd project. National history day is a very large part of the students grade in the first and second trimester. The 2017 national history day nhd theme, taking a stand in history, explores those who have taken risks and taken a stand, whether in a political, social, religious, military, economic. National history day special prizes for maritime projects national history day nhd is a highly regarded yearlong educational program for middle and highschool students that involves them in a competition to prepare a history project on a designated theme, culminating in state and national competitions.
Todays post comes from lynne ohara, director of programs for national history day. Each year nhd chooses a particular theme that must be the focus of student projects. For additional information on citations listed in the nhdca rulebook, please visit purdue university owl. New jersey state contest new jersey national history day. This site is designed to provide information for students, teacher, parents, and others. Through the national history day in missouri nhdmo program, the state historical society of missouri transforms the way kids view history.
Socrates encouraged his students to continue asking. Review the rules carefully to avoid disqualification for rules violations. To enter the national history day contest start by reading the creating a. Regional nhd topics chester county historical society. Firstly, there is a persistent and worrying theme of us and them throughout the text, i. Hawks, at 717 2581102 for local, regional, and national contest dates, submission deadlines, materials, and any updates or revisions to the nhd rule book. More than a list of rules the contest rule book is your essential guide to creating your entry. Triumph and tragedy in history each year there is a theme to the national history day contest which is intended to guide students in developing their research.
The annual theme frames the research for both students and. Nhd i strongly support national history day as i feel it is one of the most effective learning experiences i can offer my students. On unum, ken explores themes that run across his films and throughout our. The competition theme this year is conflict and compromise in history and the usip article asks students and teachers to rethink how they study historical examples of conflict.
Academic magnet high school national history day handbook. This years theme 201718 conflict and compromise in history according to nhd organizers this years intentional selection of the theme for nhd is to provide an opportunity for students to push past the antiquated view of history as mere facts and dates and drill down into historical content to develop perspective and understanding. Over the course of the school year, students select a topic related to the years theme. The theme for 2018 is conflict and compromise in history. Exploration, encounter, exchange in history 6 na 2016 explora y 7 the magnetic compass, printing press, and silk to the west. Ohara, director of programs, national history day n ational history day welcomes you to explore the theme, exploration, encounter, exchange in history, during the 20152016 academic year. History day theme narrative, contest rule book, questions to consider procedure before class.
Creating a project national history day in san diego. The focal point picture, is in a old fashion frame and the other pictures,and details, appear to pop off the poster. Nhd pittsburgh 2016 junior division competition schedule for junior paper kaiser trophy room 3rd floor time entry students title 08. Further information on rules can be found in the national history day rule book. National history day in pa nhd engages students in grades 612 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. Please select the district you are a coordinator for. This is the theme book for the 2017 national history day contest. Welcome to kansas history day state contest is now a virtual contest kansas history day virtual state contest program of entries. Charlemagnes conquest and the spread of architectural ideas monarchs and monasteries creating french culture online exhibition charlemagne encyclop. Welcome to the national museum of african american history and culture collection grid for our 2018 nhd theme book article. Getting started context guide primary resources guide wide research guide uh guide to us newspapers uh guide to hawaii newspaper historical websites handout. The theme is chosen for the broad application to world, national or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. Aug 24, 2017 kick off this years nhd theme on september 12th. Wyoming history day state contest national history day.
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